Bøger af Susan Wiggs

"A wonderful exploration of the past and the future and, most importantly, of what it means to be present in the here and now. Full of the love of words, the love of family, and the love of falling in love, The Lost and Found Bookshop is a big-hearted gem of a novel that will satisfy and entertain readers from all walks of life. Lovely!"?Garth Stein, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Racing In The RainIn this thought-provoking, wise and emotionally rich novel, New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs explores the meaning of happiness, trust, and faith in oneself as she asks the question, "If you had to start over, what would you do and who would you be?" There is a book for everything . . . Somewhere in the vast Library of the Universe, as Natalie thought of it, there was a book that embodied exactly the things she was worrying about.In the wake of a shocking tragedy, Natalie Harper inherits her mother's charming but financially strapped bookshop in San Francisco. She also becomes caretaker for her ailing grandfather Andrew, her only living relative?not counting her scoundrel father.But the gruff, deeply kind Andrew has begun displaying signs of decline. Natalie thinks it's best to move him to an assisted living facility to ensure the care he needs. To pay for it, she plans to close the bookstore and sell the derelict but valuable building on historic Perdita Street, which is in need of constant fixing. There's only one problem?Grandpa Andrew owns the building and refuses to sell. Natalie adores her grandfather; she'll do whatever it takes to make his final years happy. Besides, she loves the store and its books provide welcome solace for her overwhelming grief.After she moves into the small studio apartment above the shop, Natalie carries out her grandfather's request and hires contractor Peach Gallagher to do the necessary and ongoing repairs. His young daughter, Dorothy, also becomes a regular at the store, and she and Natalie begin reading together while Peach works.To Natalie's surprise, her sorrow begins to dissipate as her life becomes an unexpected journey of new connections, discoveries and revelations, from unearthing artifacts hidden in the bookshop's walls, to discovering the truth about her family, her future, and her own heart.

From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Susan WiggsTwo warm-hearted romances to take the chill out of your winter.The St. James AffairElaine St. James has it all?a thriving career as an elite Manhattan publicist, A-list best friends and a gorgeous, high-profile boyfriend her parents adore. But when Byron breaks up with her on Christmas Eve, Elaine is faced with the prospect of spending the holidays alone...until the man she loved long ago reappears, much like a ghost from Christmas past.Tony Fiore was everything her Upper East Side parents wanted Elaine to avoid?the Italian-American boy from Brooklyn was hardly an ideal match for their perfect socialite daughter. Despite their differences, they always found themselves together on Christmas Eve, ice-skating at Rockefeller Center. Until the year Tony failed to show up and broke Elaine's heart. Now, seven years later, on another Christmas Eve, they might finally have a second chance at first love...Candlelight ChristmasA single father who yearns to be a family man, Logan O'Donnell is determined to create the perfect Christmas for his son, Charlie. The entire O'Donnell clan arrives to spend the holidays in Avalon, a postcard-pretty town on the shores of Willow Lake, a place for the family to reconnect and rediscover the special gifts of the season. One of the guests is a newcomer to Willow Lake?Darcy Fitzgerald. Sharp-witted, independent and intent on guarding her heart, she's the last person Logan can see himself falling for. And Darcy is convinced that a relationship is the last thing she needs this Christmas. Yet between the snowy silence of the winter woods and the toasty moments by a crackling fire, their two lonely hearts collide. The magic of the season brings them each a gift neither ever expected?a love to last a lifetime.

Widowed by an unspeakable tragedy, Camille Adams has made her peace with the past and settled into the quiet safety of life with her teenage daughter, Julie, in a sleepy coastal town. Then the arrival of a mysterious package breaks open the door to her family's secret past, prompting Camille, Julie, and Camille's father to return to the French town of his youth. The stunning Provençal countryside sparks unexpected memories?recollections that will lead them back to the dark days of World War II, to uncover their family's surprising history. While Provence offers answers about the past, it also holds the key to Camille's future. Along the way, she meets a former naval officer who stirs a passion deep within her?a feeling that she thought she'd never experience again. This beautiful and heartfelt novel celebrates the bonds of family and pays homage to the sacrifices of the past.

The Lakeshore Chronicles has captivated thousands of readers with unforgettable characters, warm humor and engaging stories. Revisit the tranquil shores of Willow Lake in this irresistible tale of a woman's emotional journey from the heartache of the past to hope for the future.With her daughter grown and flown, Nina Romano is ready to embark on a new adventure. She's waited a long time for dating, travel and chasing dreams. But just as she's beginning to enjoy being on her own, she finds herself falling for Greg Bellamy, owner of the charming Inn at Willow Lake and a single father with two kids of his own.Greg lost his first marriage to a demanding career. Now he's determined to make a new start before it's too late. Juggling work, raising his young son and helping his nearly grown daughter face life's ultimate challenge, he has no time to fall in love. Still, with Nina Romano, love feels just right this time around.

If you trust your heart, you'll always know who you are... Each summer, Kate Livingston returns to her family's lakeside cottage, a place of simple living and happy times-a place where she hopes her son, Aaron, can blossom. But her quiet life gets a bit more interesting with the arrival of a mysterious new neighbor, JD Harris. JD has a good reason for being secretive. In a moment of sheer bravery, the Washington, D.C., paramedic prevented a terrible tragedy-and became a national hero. He's hardly able to remember who he was before the media frenzy...until he escapes to this lovely, remote part of the Northwest. Now Kate and Aaron have rekindled the joy of small pleasures and peace, something JD thought he'd never have again. But how long will his blissful anonymity last before reality comes banging at his door? "Wiggs's thoroughly captivating tale draws readers into her characters' lives and minds in a way that makes them real and true and unforgettable." -Booklist

Sophie Bellamy er advokat, og hun har viet sit liv til at hjælpe mennesker i krigshærgede lande. Men da hun overlever en gidselsituation, bliver det tydeligt for hende, hvad der i virkeligheden betyder mest: børnene derhjemme, som hun elsker. Fuld af fortrydelse vender hun tilbage til den idylliske landsby Avalon ved bredden af Willow Lake, fast besluttet på at reparere forholdet til sin familie. I Avalon får Sophie øjnene op for de overraskende glæder ved livet i den lille by – inklusive en uventet tiltrækning til Noah Shepherd, den lokale dyrlæge. Noah har magiske evner, når det kommer til at helbrede alt med fire ben, men han har aldrig haft samme held med kvinder. Men Sophies hjerte har brug for en helende hånd ... og både hun og Noah har brug for en chance for lykke.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author brings us a searing novel that explores the sustaining power of women's friendships.At the break of dawn, Caroline Shelby rolls into Oysterville, Washington, a tiny hamlet at the edge of the Pacific.She's come home to a place she thought she'd left forever. And in the back seat of Caroline's car are two orphans: five-year-old Addie and six-year-old Flick. She's now their legal guardian?a role she's not sure she's ready for.Caroline returns to the sewing shop where she first found her passion and discovers that there are women living with the deepest of secrets. Thus begins the Oysterville Sewing Circle?where women can join forces to support each other through the troubles they keep hidden.Yet just as Caroline and the children begin to heal from their loss, a new threat tests her courage and her heart. This time, though, Caroline is going to stand and fight for everything she loves.

A LibraryReads 2022 Top 10 Pick'This is another winner from Wiggs' BooklistThe heart-warming new story from the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost and Found Bookshop, exploring friendship, hardship, redemption and love.Jerome Barnes has been baking in his grandmother's bakery, Sugar, since he was a boy.When mysterious newcomer Margot Salton takes over the tenancy in the restaurant that shares his kitchen, he's intrigued...Margot isn't exactly on the run ... but she needs a fresh start, and her dream to open a restaurant far, far away from her life back home is finally coming true.The shared kitchen with Jerome's bakery is the perfect set-up. And the heat that cooks up in the kitchen between herself and Jerome is the perfect distraction.But just as she starts to relax into a happy new future, Margot's past comes back to haunt her...Praise for Susan Wiggs:'Love, loss, passion and everything in between... I love Susan Wiggs' novels so much.' JENNY COLGAN

THE GOODBYE QUILT by Susan WiggsLinda Davis is driving her daughter, Molly, across the country to start college. As her only child readies for this big change, Linda is torn between excitement for Molly and heartache for herself. Who will she be when she is no longer needed in her role as mom? On the trip, Linda pieces together the scraps that make up Molly's young life?the hem of a christening gown, a snippet from a costume. But in stitching the quilt, Linda realizes that making new memories is as important as cherishing those from the past.A WEDDING ON PRIMROSE STREET by Sheila RobertsAs a wedding planner, Anne Richardson has seen mothers of the bride turn into Momzillas, and she's determined not to do that when it's her daughter's turn to get married. But once Laney gets engaged, all bets are off. Anne becomes obsessed with giving Laney the perfect wedding she herself never had. And that wedding needs to be held in Icicle Falls at Primrose Haus, the perfect setting, with owner Roberta Gilbert at the helm. Linda is the best at event planning but no expert on mother-daughter relationships, especially her own. Can these mothers and daughters put aside their differences to pull off the perfect wedding?

The #1 New York Times bestselling author brings us her most ambitious and provocative work yet?a searing and timely novel that explores the sustaining power of women's friendships. At the break of dawn, Caroline Shelby rolls into Oysterville, Washington, a tiny hamlet at the edge of the raging Pacific.She's come home to a place she thought she'd left forever. Ten years ago, Caroline launched a career in the glamorous world of fashion. But her success imploded on a wave of scandal, forcing her to flee to the only safe place she knows.And in the back seat of Caroline's car are two child-ren who were orphaned in a single chilling moment: five-year-old Addie and six-year-old Flick. She's now their legal guardian?a role she's not sure she's ready for.The Oysterville she left behind has changed. Her siblings have their own complicated lives and her aging parents are hoping to retire. And there's Will Jensen, a decorated Navy SEAL who's returned home after being wounded overseas. Will and Caroline were forever friends as children, with the promise of something more . . . until he fell in love with Sierra, Caroline's best friend and the most beautiful girl in town. With her modeling jobs drying up, Sierra, too, is on the cusp of reinventing herself.Caroline returns to the sewing shop where she first found her passion, and discovers that even in an idyllic beach town, there are women living with the deepest of secrets. Thus begins the Oysterville Sewing Circle?where women can join forces to support each other through the troubles they keep hidden.Yet just as Caroline and the children begin to heal from their loss, a new threat tests her courage and her heart. This time, though, Caroline is not going to run away. She's going to stand and fight for everything?and everyone?she loves.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Lost and Found Bookshop brings readers a can't-miss tale of friendship, hardship, redemption, and love between a San Francisco baker and a barbecue master from Texas.?Wiggs writes with compassion and insight... This is another winner.? ?BooklistJerome Sugar learned the art of baking in his grandma's bakery, also called Sugar, on historic Perdita Street in San Francisco. He supplies baked goods to the Lost and Found Bookshop across the street.When the restaurant that shares his commercial kitchen loses its longtime tenant, a newcomer moves in: Margot Salton, a barbecue master from Texas.Margot isn't exactly on the run, but she needs a fresh start. She's taken care of herself her whole life, pulling herself up by her fingernails to recover from trauma, and her dream has been to open a restaurant somewhere far, far from Texas. The shared kitchen with Jerome's Sugar bakery is the perfect setup: a state-of-the-art kitchen and a vibrant neighborhood popular with tourists and locals.Margot instantly takes to Jerome's mother, the lively, opinionated Ida. The older woman proves to be a good mentor, and Margot is drawn to Jerome. Despite their different backgrounds their attraction is powerful?even though Jerome worries that Margot will simply move on from him once she's found some peace and stability. But just as she starts to relax into a happy new future, Margot's past in Texas comes back to haunt her...

A Tess Delaney le encantaba descubrir historias, devolver tesoros robados a sus legítimos propietarios y llenar los vacíos del corazón de la gente con explicaciones sobre el legado de sus familias. Pero la propia historia de Tess estaba llena de lagunas: un padre al que nunca conoció y una madre que pasaba más tiempo trabajando que con su hija.Y, de repente, se presentó el enigmático Dominic Rossi en la puerta de su casa con la noticia de que su abuelo, al que nunca había conocido, estaba en coma y ella iba a heredar la mitad de una finca de manzanos llamada Bella Vista. El resto le sería legado a Isabel Johansen, una medio hermana que ni siquiera sabía que tenía.Frente al fértil paisaje de Bella Vista, con Isabel y Dominic a su lado, Tess comenzó a descubrir un mundo en el que la familia era lo primero y las raíces de la propia historia se hundían muy profundamente.

Era verano y Rosa Capoletti estaba a punto de redescubrir el placer del amor y la risa, de la comida y el vino, de la amistad y el romanticismo...aCon un poco de tesón y mucho encanto, Rosa Capoletti había convertido una destartalada pizzería en un premiado restaurante nombrado "el mejor sitio para declararse" tres años seguidos. Ella, sin embargo, no había vuelto a conocer el amor desde que su relación con Alexander Montgomery acabó intempestivamente una década atrás. ¿Pero adivina quién había vuelto a la ciudad...?Al reencontrarse en la casa de la playa donde se enamoraron por primera vez, Rosa y Alexander descubrieron que los secretos del pasado no eran lo que parecían. Y, al hallar ante sí todo lo que deseaba, Rosa decidió buscar la felicidad con el hombre que antaño le había roto el corazón. Descubrió que en el amor, como en la vida, hay segundas oportunidades."Wiggs destaca en el retrato de los delicados mecanismos que definen las relaciones entre amantes, amigos y miembros de una misma familia".Publishers Weekly"En Una casa junto al mar familia, cocina y amor son los protagonistas más destacados. El profundo amor de Rosa hacia su difunta madre, que le contagio su devoción por la cocina, estará presente en todos los capítulos, y servirá también como nexo de unión entre ella y Alex. De esta relación surgirá una poderosa amistad que dará paso a una pasión fallida y a mucho dolor, pero que gozará de una segunda oportunidad para alcanzar el ansiado final feliz."Lo que quiera leer hoy"No soy una persona que pase mucho tiempo en la cocina pero si veo una receta, la echo un vistazo. Por eso me ha gustado tanto, que la autora haya incluido unas cuantas en el libro. Por lo demás, es un suma y sigue de puntos positivos: portada preciosa, ambientación con olor a mar y unos personajes secundarios de lujo."RNR

Un cambio inesperado puede ser como una bocanada de aire fresco: un poco desapacible al principio, pero mágica para cuerpo y alma... Sarah Moon se enfrentaba a las dificultades de la vida con el humor ácido e inteligente que le inspiraba su tira cómica Just Breathe, en la que la ficción solía reflejar a veces la realidad. Por ejemplo tanto Sarah como Shirl, la protagonista de su tira, se estaban sometiendo a tratamientos de fertilidad, pero lo que nunca había previsto su creadora que apareciera en el guion era la infidelidad de su marido. Arrastrada por el viento del desastre, se dejó llevar hasta el pueblecito costero de California en el que creció, donde la esperaba su turbador pasado: un padre distante, la pérdida de su madre y una inesperada conexión con Will Bonner, el rompecorazones del instituto al que ella zahería sin contemplaciones en sus dibujos. Pero él también había cambiado. Y justo cuando su corazón parecía dar síntomas de volver a la vida, Sarah se tropezó con el descubrimiento más inesperado: estaba embarazada. De su ex, y de gemelos. Los vientos del cambio la habían conducido a aquel sorprendente y nuevo comienzo. Y lo único que podía hacer era cerrar los ojos... y respirar. Una conmovedora historia que hará que los lectores tengan que usar el pañuelo de papel en un momento y soltar una carcajada al siguiente Publishers Weekly Desde el primer momento me sentí atrapada por la historia. He disfrutado muchísimo con esta novela, me parecía tan real y tan cercana que no podía dejar el libro y lo he leído en dos días. Creo que las lectoras de actual estarán satisfecha con ella. El Rincón de la Novela Romántica

After a desperate escape from a dangerous marriage, romance brews at a serene lake lodge…New York, 1880s Beautiful, charming and respected as the wife of an ambitious senator, Helena Cabot Barnes is the leading lady of Saratoga Springs. But beneath the facade lies a terrible deception. Helena married for all the wrong reasons-and discovered too late that her husband is a dangerous man. Fearing for her safety, she ends her marriage and flees to legendary Moon Lake Lodge, where she creates a refuge for other women in need of a safe haven. And there she finds the courage within to become the woman she was meant to be. But Helena can't outrun her past. In desperation, she turns to Michael Rowan, a man she once loved, a man who broke her heart. A brilliant inventor, Michael is still ruggedly handsome, still defiantly unconventional. For Helena, the road to trusting Michael again is long and hard. And danger lies ahead. But Michael has just discovered a shattering truth…and a reason to stay and fight for the woman he once lost.The Calhoun ChroniclesBook 1: The Charm SchoolBook 2: The Horsemaster's DaughterBook 3: HALFWAY TO HEAVENBook 4: Enchanted AfternoonBook 5: A SUMMER AFFAIR